/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm coming wall of text, bear with me.
I've got a question to pose to you ladies; if there's an item of Larme clothing you want, and you see a good quality version of the exact same thing in a western store would you go to the effort of having it sent from Japan with the sizing/fit uncertainty that goes with it, just to have brand?
For me there are certain times, like pic related, where I would go for the Japanese brand as that item has quite unique features, and I don't think I could find anything similar here. However, I want the metallic Maxi skirt I've seen in Larme magazine and I've seen it a number of places here, so I'm going to buy the non Japanese item as I can try it on and own it instantly. What is the general consensus here in terms of brand Vs convenience?